Personal Care Attendant- GLENSIDE

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of the job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationships with consumers
• Provides personal care services as established in the consumer's plan of care
• Communicates with patients and their families on a regular basis
• Submits required documentation as per agency policy and procedures
• Ensures compliance with agency infection control and safety policies
• Adheres to the organization’s policy regarding absenteeism and appearance
• Performs functions including some or total assistance with the following:
• bathing of patient in the bed, the tub or in the shower;
• dressing;
• grooming, including care of hair, shaving and ordinary care of the nails, teeth, and mouth;
• toileting; this may include assisting the patient on and off the bed-pan, commode, or toilet;
• walking, beyond that provided by durable medical equipment within the home and outside the home;
• transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair;
• preparing of meals in accordance with modified diets, including low sugar, low fat, low salt, and low residue diets;
• feeding;
• administration of medication by the patient, including prompting the patient as to time, identifying the medication for the patient, bringing the medication and any necessary supplies or equipment to the patient, opening the container for the patient, positioning the patient for medication and administration, disposing of used supplies and materials and storing the medication properly;
• providing routine skin care;
• Using medical supplies and equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs;
• changing of simple dressings

Qualifications

• Will Demonstrate the following Skills/Qualifications:
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Possesses the ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal directions and work with limited supervision
• Demonstrates an accepting and therapeutic attitude towards the sick, disabled, and the elderly and possess the maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job
• Reflects a professional and positive attitude

Education/Experience Requirements

• Successfully complete the training courses
• Successfully complete the competency exam
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred
• CNA: 1 year preferred
• Provide or obtain a current CPR certificate required
• Mets the state compliance requirements

Physical Demands & Environment

• Primarily working indoors with client/customer contact; use of specific equipment as braces, bedpan, crutches, electrical bed, Hoyer lift, walker, wheelchair, household appliances, vacuum cleaner etc.
• Employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk, and hear
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing
• Ability to deal effectively with stress

Exclusion from Federal Programs

• Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid

Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency

• This job description is not to be misconstrued to represent an all-inclusive list of duties and/or responsibilities
• Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency reserves the right to make changes to the job description based on business need at any time, with or without prior notification
• Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• As term of employment, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and am able to perform the essential functions of the position listed above